Research Assistant 1

PHSA is seeking a Research Assistant 1 in Victoria, BC, responsible for performing routine laboratory work under supervision, including tissue culture, specimen preparation, and animal studies. Candidates should have Grade 12 education with university-level science courses and at least one year of relevant laboratory experience. The role involves data analysis, maintaining supplies, and preparing reports. This is a full-time position, not remote.
Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.These positions perform skilled routine laboratory work under supervision. Incumbents are trained to specific research programs and methodologies of the hiring laboratory under the direct supervision of the Department Head, Principal Investigator, or designate.

Duties/Accountabilities:

• Under supervision, performs skilled routine laboratory work such as tissue culture preparation, specimen preparation and staining, applying biomarkers, chromatography, specialized use of microscope.
• Performs animal studies such as drug administration and treatment monitoring.
• Utilizes quantitative image analysis techniques to analyze histological and cytological specimens.
• Maintains cell lines.
• Performs computer data entry and prepares standard reports of study results.
• Participates in data analysis.
• Maintains and stores test materials and products.
• Maintains laboratory supplies and equipment.

Qualifications:

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of Grade 12, supplemented by recognized university level science courses; plus one (1) year of recent related experience in a research laboratory.